Abstract:

This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics honors groundbreaking research that laid the foundation for artificial intelligence. Join us as we delve into how two visionary scientists combined the principles of physics and computing to revolutionize AI, driving technologies that are reshaping our world today.

Bio:

Dr. Xipeng Shen is a Professor of Computer Science at NC State University, specializing in intelligent computing. His research contributions have earned him prestigious accolades, including the DOE Early Career Award, NSF CAREER Award, and Google Faculty Research Award. He is an ACM Distinguished Member, ACM Distinguished Speaker, and a Senior Member of IEEE. Dr. Shen co-founded CoCoPIE Inc. and serves as a consultant or advisory board member for leading IT companies such as Facebook, Intel, Microsoft, Huawei, and Cisco.